Construct apron; construct/expand hangar; construct taxilane

The Wood County Regional Airport Authority received $188,409.47 in federal funding on September 8, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support Phase 1 design activities for three airport infrastructure projects. The grant funds the design phase for constructing a new 12,300 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage, developing a 200-foot taxilane connector to provide airfield access to non-exclusive hangar development, and constructing a 911 square yard hangar apron. These improvements are intended to bring the Wood County Airport in Bowling Green, Ohio into conformity with current FAA standards while enhancing the airport's revenue-generating capacity and operational self-sustainability.

The project carries an ultimate completion date of September 7, 2029, allowing for the design phase and subsequent project development. The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, supports modernization and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide, with this particular award focused on planning and design activities that will establish the foundation for future construction phases. Upon completion of the design phase, these infrastructure improvements will enhance regional aviation services and airport operational efficiency for the Bowling Green community.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 12,300 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project constructs a new 200 foot taxilane connector to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project constructs a new 911 square yard hangar apron to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of the design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bowling green, ohio.